Single Muslim working mums who live alone — how are you managing?
I’m currently on maternity leave and hoping to return to work soon, but I’m feeling quite nervous about how I’m going to juggle working while also taking care of my baby.
I’m a single mum and live alone. When I return to work, my mum will be looking after my baby, but she also works part-time, so I’m trying to figure out how other mums in a similar situation manage the day-to-day practicalities of work, childcare and everything else that comes with being a mum.
I’m also exclusively breastfeeding at the moment, which makes the thought of returning to work even more daunting. I worry about how my baby will cope being away from me and how I’ll manage breastfeeding/pumping alongside work.
If you’re a single Muslim working mum who lives alone, I’d really appreciate hearing how you make it work. How did you manage the transition back to work? What did you do about childcare and breastfeeding? Any practical tips, advice or reassurance would mean a lot. 💕